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DU53 EXM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,119 mi
Last recorded48,119 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 EXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroded.

reverse lamp inop.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 48,119 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroded.

reverse lamp inop.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,353 miles

n/s centre outer sill corroded.

n/s front tyre tread low.

n/s rear flexi brake pipe splitting.

o/s centre inner sill corroded.

reverse light not working.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 46,353 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s centre outer sill corroded.

n/s front tyre tread low.

n/s rear flexi brake pipe splitting.

o/s centre inner sill corroded.

reverse light not working.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,564 miles

n/s front sill corroded.

n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s front sill corroded.

both front floor areas corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front floor areas corroded.

n/s front sill corroded.

n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s front sill corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,746 miles

both front floor areas corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,698 miles

Play in suspension top mounts.

Sills corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s wiper smearing.

Play in suspension top mounts.

Rear brake hoses slight twist.

Sills corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,031 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,255 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DU53 EXM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 EXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU53 EXM registered?

DU53 EXM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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